The meaning of “ἀσθένεια”
Understanding asthéneia reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness. - feebleness (of mind or body) - by implication, malady - morally, frailty
ἀσθένεια
disease, infirmity, sickness, weakness. - feebleness (of mind or body) - by implication, malady - morally, frailty
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:17 | “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” Word: ἀσθένεια (asthéneia) | |
| John 11:4 | “When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.” Word: ἀσθένεια (asthéneia) | |
| Romans 8:26 | “Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.” Word: ἀσθένεια (asthéneia) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:9 | “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” Word: ἀσθένεια (asthéneia) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:23 | “Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.” Word: ἀσθένεια (asthéneia) |